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7.30.2011

Bronx mail workers try to save Post Offices

Bronx mail workers enveloped in anger over federal closures

"... "This is not the post office I came to work for," said McCoy, who, at 54, has one more year before she can retire.

"Now they're careless, it's like they're on a self-destruct mission," she added. "In the really good days it was like a big family. They don't care no more."..."  
Source: www.nydailynews.com

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7.26.2011

USPS Expanded Access study list announced today


Today, the USPS announced a NEW Expanded Access study list.
  
Source: usps.com

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7.25.2011

New Postal Stamp Features Owney

New Postal Stamp Features a Real Rover from 1800s


"...This Wednesday (July 27) is the First Day of Issue for a beautiful new stamp of a most awesome dog from the late 1800s. Owney, a scruffy terrier ..."  
Source: dogster.com

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7.22.2011

Rep. Issa doesn't like union ad

APWU Rejects Issa’s Call to Cancel Ad Campaign

"... The union’s 30-second ad describes the enormity of the job postal workers do, and ends with a question and response: Ever wonder what this costs you as a taxpayer? Not a single cent...."  
Source: www.apwu.org

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7.20.2011

USPS could use taxpayer subsidy, says regulator

Regulator says USPS could use taxpayer subsidy

"...The chairman of the commission that regulates the U.S. Postal Service said Tuesday she supports a taxpayer subsidy for the financially strapped agency to survive. ..."  
Source: www.washingtonpost.com

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7.17.2011

Postal Service blue collection boxes uprooted and stolen

Postal authorities on high alert after mailbox thefts

"...But authorities said it was unclear whether the brazen heists were part of a growing trend. “The economy the way it is, there is an increase in crime all around,” said U.S. Postal ..."  
Source: latimes.com

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7.12.2011

Huntsville Alabama Mail Processing Consolidating to Birmingham

Postal Service Consolidating in Huntsville

"... The transition is expected to be completed by January 1, 2012. The Postal Service says some employees may be reassigned to the Birmingham processing and distribution center or to other vacant positions. ..."  
Source: www.waaytv.com

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